As of December 10, 2025, the financial markets are abuzz with speculation and anticipation regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary easing policies for the upcoming year. Following a decisive pivot in 2025, which saw the Fed implement three consecutive 25-basis-point (bps) interest rate cuts, bringing the federal funds rate to a
Menlo Park, CA – In a year that has reshaped the landscape of retail finance, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has emerged as a financial titan, experiencing a staggering stock surge of over 260% throughout 2025. This remarkable ascent, which saw its stock price reach an all-time high of $153.86 on
Shares of financial technology provider Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after the company made a push into credit card issuing and flexible payment products with its acquisition of CoreCard. The deal combined Euronet's established payments infrastructure with CoreCard's modern, API-driven processing platform. CoreCard served major clients including Goldman Sachs, American Express, and Apple, notably handling billions of transactions for the highly successful Apple Card program. This move positioned Euronet to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible payments, such as the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) market. The BNPL sector was estimated to reach a value of US$560 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a significant shift in consumer credit demand.
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The global financial landscape is abuzz with anticipation as the Federal Reserve steers towards a period of monetary easing in late 2025 and early 2026. Following initial rate cuts in September and October 2025, markets are now pricing in further reductions, potentially bringing the federal funds rate to a target
As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes for its final meeting of the year on December 9-10, 2025, financial markets are bracing for what is widely expected to be the Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year. This anticipated 25-basis-point reduction, which would lower the federal funds
The financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven not merely by the booming sales of AI chips, but by the deep integration of artificial intelligence into the very fabric of market operations. As of December 2025, AI has moved beyond theoretical discussions and pilot programs, becoming an indispensable force
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has experienced a remarkably dynamic and often volatile year leading up to December 9, 2025, characterized by a complex interplay of technological innovation, shifting monetary policies, and significant geopolitical developments. While the index has seen periods of robust growth, reaching new all-time highs, it has
The corporate earnings landscape as of December 9, 2025, presents a complex yet compelling narrative. While the third quarter of 2025 largely concluded with robust performance across the S&P 500, marked by significant earnings and revenue beats, early insights and guidance for Q4 2025 and fiscal year 2026 reveal
Shares of global manufacturing solutions provider Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs raised its price target on the shares, and the company pointed to strong growth in its AI data center and utility sectors.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a titan of the financial industry and a significant component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), recently experienced a notable shift in market sentiment. Despite a year of robust financial performance characterized by surging earnings and revenue growth throughout 2024 and 2025, a cautious
As 2025 draws to a close, financial markets are increasingly fixated on the Federal Reserve's anticipated trajectory for interest rates in 2026. A broad consensus among economists and market analysts points to a continued easing cycle, with multiple rate reductions expected to unfold throughout the year. These prospective cuts, driven
The global oil market is on the cusp of an extraordinary shift, with leading commodities firms and international energy agencies forecasting an unprecedented "super glut" of crude oil in 2026. This looming oversupply, driven by a confluence of booming production and persistently weak demand, is set to send crude prices
New York, NY – December 9, 2025 – The precious metals market is currently a tale of two metals, as gold (XAU) steadies following a robust four-month rally, while silver (XAG) has surged to unprecedented record highs. This divergence and overall strength in the sector are largely attributed to a critical shift
Shares of regional banking company KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) jumped 3.9% in the morning session after the company released a positive investor presentation for the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference, highlighting expectations for a record revenue year. The presentation detailed a strong financial outlook, with the company projecting adjusted total revenue to grow by more than 15% year-over-year. Additionally, net interest income was anticipated to increase by over 22%. KeyCorp also outlined its plans to return capital to shareholders, including the repurchase of approximately $200 million in shares in the fourth quarter. This move was part of a larger, remaining authorization of about $800 million for capital returns.
As December 2025 draws to a close, financial markets are bracing for a potentially tumultuous 2026, with significant anxieties swirling around the disruptive power of artificial intelligence (AI) and persistent instability in the housing sector. These two formidable forces threaten to reshape the economic landscape, potentially leading to widespread job
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has commenced its highly anticipated final meeting of 2025 today, December 9, a gathering poised to significantly influence the trajectory of financial markets and the broader economy. With market participants largely pricing in a 25-basis-point interest rate cut, the immediate implications are
Maybank Research has issued a compelling forecast, predicting that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is far from concluding its cycle of interest rate reductions. This projection, which anticipates a continued easing of monetary policy into late 2025 and 2026, stems from a confluence of factors including a subdued domestic
As the festive season approaches, the anticipated "Christmas bonus" of widespread interest rate cuts remains largely off the table, leaving consumers and commodity markets in a state of cautious anticipation. Central banks globally, from the U.S. Federal Reserve to the European Central Bank and the Reserve Bank of Australia,
